Social Worker

Duties

• Responsible to provide clinical and consultation services in accordance with policies and procedures of the hospital and the standards of the American Psychological Association (APA).
• Ensure that services provided are in accordance with relevant ethical and professional standards of care
• Communicates pertinent findings to the treatment team.
• Provides group using professional treatment modalities.
• Provide individual therapy as needed per treatment team request.
• Conducts educational and other assigned groups for patients and/or family members.
• Attends all treatment teams for assigned residents.
• Attends weekly/monthly clinical supervision as assigned.
• Provides weekly clinical supervision as assigned if applicable.
• Coordinates multifamily/group/family education group.
• Participates in any quality improvement activities that involve psychology services
• Completes all program notes before the end of the business day.
• Maintains data regarding services rendered relevant to departmental statistical needs
• In consultation with Hospital Clinical Director and administrative supervisors, develop and implement goals and objectives for clinical services provided.
• Responds to crisis situations and manages patient behaviors in accordance with Hospital policy and procedure.
• Assists with the unit milieu to guide the development of acceptable habits and attitudes by consistently and fairly implementing the behavioral program, emphasizing good choices, and positive interactions.
• May assist in the development and refinement of facility policies and procedures to ensure that these not only meet recognized standards.
• Consistently follows the program schedule and implements all safety and security procedures.
• May assist in departmental staff selection and recruitment
• May assist in administrative and managerial responsibilities and duties; such would be under the direction of the Hospital Chief Executive Medical Director
• Flexible hours are expected and may include weekends and nights.
• Participates in training and development for purpose of professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Provide back-up services for incoming assessment and referral calls.
• Serve as a role model
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and is proficient in the use of computers including Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
• Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
• Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
• Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.